Match report

RB Leipzig Defeats SV Sandhausen 4-2 in DFB Pokal

SV Sandhausen
SV Sandhausen
2–4
FT
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Aug 16, 2025

In an exciting clash at the Immerland-Stadion, RB Leipzig staved off SV Sandhausen to secure a 4-2 victory in their DFB Pokal match. The visitors dominated despite an early setback, with crucial contributions from Yves Diomande and Xavi Simons.

Key Facts

  • • SV Sandhausen led early through goals by L. Ampadu (3') and J. Herrmann (18').
  • • RB Leipzig responded strongly with goals from Yves Diomande (6'), Willi Orban (23'), E. Banzuzi (79'), and Xavi Simons (90'+4).
  • • Key player performances included L. Ampadu for SV Sandhausen and Xavi Simons for RB Leipzig.
  • • Ken Martin Gipson and Niklas Tarnat were shown yellow cards for SV Sandhausen.

Lineups

SV Sandhausen

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Lyska (G)
  • 3 L. Kolbe
  • 13 Y. Osee (D)
  • 2 K. Schulz (D)
  • 24 K. Gipson (D)
  • 11 L. de Meester (M)
  • 8 L. Ampadu (M)
  • 6 N. Tarnat (M)
  • 19 D. Pfaffenrot (M)
  • 37 P. Testroet (F)
  • 10 J. Herrmann (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 D. Zimmer
  • 5 M. Ramusovic
  • 9 M. Wagner
  • 14 J. Burkle
  • 21 P. Zahnen-Martinez
  • 23 T. Akmestanli
  • 38 F. Lienert
  • 4 B. Wimmer
  • 20 P. Halbauer

RB Leipzig

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 26 M. Vandevoordt (G)
  • 17 R. Baku (D)
  • 4 W. Orban (D)
  • 23 C. Lukeba (D)
  • 22 D. Raum (D)
  • 24 X. Schlager (M)
  • 13 N. Seiwald (M)
  • 10 X. Simons (M)
  • 49 Y. Diomande (F)
  • 11 L. Openda (F)
  • 7 A. Nusa (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 P. Gulacsi
  • 2 L. Geertruida
  • 5 E. Bitshiabu
  • 6 E. Banzuzi
  • 9 J. Bakayoko
  • 14 C. Baumgartner
  • 18 A. Vermeeren
  • 21 K. Nedeljkovic
  • 20 A. Ouedraogo

Timeline

  1. SV Sandhausen
    3' SV Sandhausen Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Ampadu
  2. RB Leipzig
    6' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Diomande · Assist: Willi Orbán
  3. SV Sandhausen
    18' SV Sandhausen Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Herrmann · Assist: L. Kolbe
  4. RB Leipzig
    23' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    Willi Orbán · Assist: Xavi Simons
  5. SV Sandhausen
    29' SV Sandhausen Card · Yellow Card
    Ken Martin Gipson

    Foul

  6. SV Sandhausen
    43' SV Sandhausen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ken Martin Gipson · On: T. Akmestanli
  7. RB Leipzig
    62' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: X. Schlager · On: E. Banzuzi
  8. RB Leipzig
    62' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Nusa · On: J. Bakayoko
  9. SV Sandhausen
    63' SV Sandhausen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Pfaffenrot · On: M. Wagner
  10. SV Sandhausen
    64' SV Sandhausen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. de Meester · On: P. Halbauer
  11. RB Leipzig
    79' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Banzuzi · Assist: C. Lukeba
  12. SV Sandhausen
    82' SV Sandhausen Card · Yellow Card
    Niklas Tarnat

    Foul

  13. RB Leipzig
    85' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Diomande · On: A. Ouedraogo
  14. RB Leipzig
    86' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Openda · On: C. Baumgartner
  15. SV Sandhausen
    87' SV Sandhausen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Niklas Tarnat · On: M. Ramusovic
  16. RB Leipzig
    90'+4 RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Lukeba · On: E. Bitshiabu
  17. RB Leipzig
    90' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    Xavi Simons
  18. RB Leipzig
    90' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    Xavi Simons

Match Stats

Stat SV Sandhausen RB Leipzig
Fouls 10 5
Pass Accuracy 69% 90%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 26
Corners 1 9
Total Passes 179 530
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 0 9
Shots on Target 2 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 11
Possession 25% 75%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 123 479
Shots Inside Box 5 24
Saves 2 0
Shots Outside Box 1 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ RB Leipzig's quick response with goals by Diomande (6') and Orban (23') turned the early deficit into a lead.
  • ▸ E. Banzuzi's goal in the second half at 79' sealed RB Leipzig’s victory, despite playing defensively for much of the match.